Draft solar water heating framework drawn
Government has come up with a draft national solar water heating framework aimed at popularizing the idea of solar water power, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said recently.
R25 million solar energy project launched
Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, has launched a R25 million Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) that not only promotes jobs and training but energy efficiency adaptation as well.
AFDB loans Eskom R20bil for Medupi project
The African Development Bank (AFDB) is to loan Eskom R20.7 billion for its Medupi Power Station project in Lephalale, Limpopo.
World Cup to inject R55bil into economy
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is expected to inject R55 billion into the domestic economy, according to the Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi.
Renewable Energy Trust nurtures intellectual capital
Cape Town - [2009/11/09] Gabrielle Coppez, a young engineering graduate of UCT is the first recipient of the Doug Banks Renewable Energy Vision (DBREV) scholarship for post-graduate study in Renewable Energy. The scholarship will cover fees and living expenses for a two year period at a South African university, with additional funding for equipment, field work and research related travel.
Eskom price application: Open Workshop, Panel Discussion and Debate hosted by Solidarity
You are cordially invited to attend an open and interactive workshop, panel discussion and debate hosted by trade union, Solidarity on 3 December 2009 at Centurion Lake Hotel in Pretoria. A panel of experts will discuss funding plans for Eskom and its MYPD (multi-year price determination) application to NERSA for an increase in the average price of electricity of 45% per annum for three consecutive years.
Improved competition compliance systems a top priority for Sasol
In a statement by Sasol at its annual general meeting recently, the petrochemicals group said it has committed itself to further enhance its competition law compliance processes and systems and noted that the board of directors regretted instances of collusion that occurred in the Sasol Wax GmbH and Sasol Nitro businesses.
